锋芒不露 — “To keep one's talents or capabilities hidden”
锋芒不露 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to keep one's talents or capabilities hidden”. To be unassuming despite being very capable; to hide one's true abilities or shrewdness. Literally, “Not revealing one's sharp edge/talent”.
锋芒不露 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 锋芒不露 mean?
锋芒不露 (fēng máng bù lù) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to keep one's talents or capabilities hidden”.
How do you pronounce 锋芒不露?
锋芒不露 is pronounced fēng máng bù lù in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 锋芒不露 literally mean?
Literally, 锋芒不露 means “not revealing one's sharp edge/talent”. It is used to mean “to keep one's talents or capabilities hidden”.
What is the Chinese definition of 锋芒不露?
锋芒：刀剑的尖端，比喻显露出来的才干或心机；露：显露。有才干或心机却不外露。形容满腹才干或心机，表面上看不出来。